PART TIME COOK - TAYLOR MANOR

The Kettle Society; Of; On-site; TRY 1,238,000 - 1,763,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kettle Society is seeking a Part-time Cook to support the Mental Health Workers and prepare meals for Taylor Manor clients. Taylor Manor is an enhanced apartment model with over 50 units, located at #1 - 951 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC.

The role runs Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Ideal candidates hold Grade 12, a Professional Cook Training Certificate, current First Aid and Food Safe Level 1, and at least three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Professional Cook Training Certificate is required.
• Current First Aid and Food Safe Level 1 certificates are required.
• Three years of related kitchen experience are required.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops menus and recipes including special diets.
• Plans and prepares meals that can be stored and reheated.
• Performs administrative duties such as estimating food and supply requirements and placing orders.
• Prepares and serves meals, tests for palatability, and manages cooking schedules.
• Provides direction to colleagues and volunteers, and assists as required.
• Performs inventory control and stock rotation.
• Performs cleaning duties in kitchen and storage areas.
• Monitors equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains records such as tenant preferences and dietary needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organized

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 education

Professional Cook Training Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Food Safe Level 1

Three years of experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

The Kettle Society supports people with mental illness to lead healthier lives by providing support services, advocacy, employment, and mentoring and housing. We work to raise awareness of mental health issues, break down stigma and reduce barriers for people with mental illness. Our goal is to promote the inclusion of people living with mental illness in all aspects of society.

Part Time - Cook - Taylor Manor

Taylor Manor is currently looking for a Part Time Cook to support the Mental Health Workers and provide meals for the clients of Taylor Manor. About Taylor Manor: An enhanced apartment model with over 50 apartments.

Organization

The Kettle Friendship Society

Address

#1 - 951 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC, V5K 4T2

Status

Part Time

Hours And Days

Tuesday to Friday: 10:30AM to 6:30PM

Salary & Compensation

$31.56 per hour

Job Summary

Plans and develops menus and recipes, including special diets, and performs related administrative duties.

Typical Duties

• Plans and develops menus and recipes including special diets such as diabetic, lactose intolerant, low fat, and vegetarian.
• Plans and prepares meals that can be safely stored and reheated.
• Performs administrative duties such as estimating food and supply requirements based on menus and minimum/maximum inventory levels, placing purchase orders with external suppliers, receiving supplies, checking invoices against orders and goods received, storing and distributing supplies, and contacting suppliers to obtain and provide information and to investigate invoice anomalies and damaged shipments. Shops for food items and monitors kitchen expenditures.
• Prepares and serves meals and snacks by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules, cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving.
• Provides direction to colleagues and / or volunteers, and monitors and assists as required.
• Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies.
• Performs cleaning duties such as cleaning food preparation equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning sinks and counters, cleaning kitchen and storage areas such as walls, ovens, and freezers, and removing garbage.
• Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand, dishwasher, and/or potwasher.
• Monitors functioning of equipment, and reports malfunctions and maintenance and repair requirements to Housing Manager.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as recipes and records of tenant preferences, allergies, and special dietary needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Grade 12 education
• Professional Cook Training Certificate
• Current certificates in Basic First Aid and Food Safe Level 1
• Recent, related experience of three years
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Organized, dedicated to a clean and tidy kitchen
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to prioritize competing demands

Why The Kettle?

We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive employer-paid benefit plan for full-time and part-time staff including Extended Medical and Dental coverage, and to those who are eligible, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

The Kettle appreciates and acknowledges the land in which we live and work on as unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

The Kettle Society is committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, color, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence that is unrelated to the employment of that person.